Women of Color in STEM Panel | Black History Month
VirtualThe Black History Month | Women of Color in STEM Panel is dedicated to exploring the journeys, triumphs, and unique challenges faced by women of color in STEM fields.
The Black History Month | Women of Color in STEM Panel is dedicated to exploring the journeys, triumphs, and unique challenges faced by women of color in STEM fields.
The Fordham College Alumni Association, in partnership with the Career Center, is excited to invite you to the STEM Careers Panel. Learn more about the various career paths for STEM students. Hear from alumni from Mount Sinai, Regeneron, ConEd/Orange & Rockland Utilities and Wells Fargo!
Are you a student interested in a career in technology, cybersecurity, information systems, engineering, or computer science? This event is perfect for you! The fair brings together a select group of employers eager to connect with Fordham students from diverse programs, including Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Administration, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics/Physics Engineering, Cybersecurity, and more. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to explore potential career paths and network with industry professionals!
Join Dahlia Luongo, Volunteer Coordinator, from NYU Langone Health to learn more about their emergency medicine volunteer and internship programs.
The Career Center is thrilled to host our 2025 STEM Career Fair! This event will be held in the McShane Campus Center McGinley Ball Room Rose Hill and is open to all industries and it provides the opportunity to meet employers looking for students from a variety of areas within the STEM field. Employers attending are encouraged to post current job/internship openings as well as discuss future opportunities. Attending the fair is beneficial for exploring career paths within different industry sectors, networking, and learning more about recruiting and application timelines.
Career Fair Checklist:
Before the Fair
Research the companies in Handshake in which you are interested so you can tailor your professional pitch to them and ask relevant questions.
Visit with a Career Counselor to proofread your resume for grammar, spelling, etc. and print at least 10-15 copies on resume paper.
Draft your 30-second pitch and practice it beforehand.
Dress appropriately! Business professional is always a safe choice.
During the Fair
Smile and be engaging – make eye contact and introduce yourself.
Ask questions about their career opportunities, including next steps in the hiring process and take note of application deadlines.
Be aware that employers have a limited amount of time and ask for their email to follow up.
Make notes to remember information for your follow-up email.
Talk with a variety of companies even if they don’t have immediate openings in your field.
After the Fair
Follow-up within 24 hours with a personalized thank you note by email.
Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss your job fair experience, draft a thank-you note, and/or share your questions or concerns.